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Today I was able to interview and report on George Millar of the Irish Rovers! George was probably one of the friendliest people I’ve ever interviewed. He and the other Rovers will be doing a show on Monday at the Keswick Theatre here in the Philadelphia area. George talked to me about the group’s new [ Read More ]
I am pleased to announce that I was recently moved from the Philadelphia community up to national Examiner status. I am now the Irish American Culture Examiner. I have been posting more diligently and have had more success with national status. Please subscribe to my topics! You’ll find articles about Irish and Irish American culture, [ Read More ]
Over the last week, I’ve been corresponding with Dr. Tom Poulton. Tom approached me about a concern he has regarding the use of the term “Irish pennants” and how it is used in the military. Read all about the controversy at Examiner.com.
Apparently, some people have a problem with the fact that Harry Potter enjoys a drink every now and again. In England? No biggie. But Americans may disagree. By the way–secret footage reveals that Potter supports Barack Obama.
Many California Democrats are now officially behind Irish re-unification and are also urging support from the White House. Read more about this initiative from the Philadelphia Irish American Community Examiner.
Check it out–the five worst Irish accents to appear on film and tv. Who is the greatest offender? Has he redeemed himself since?
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton recently named the new US Ambassador to Ireland. She chose Dan Rooney.
I happen to think that there’s a traditional, Irish connection with vampires and their appeal–in more than one way. Aside from the fact that Bram Stoker was pretty much a genius (and of course Irish), ever realize that most vampire legends eventually lead back to Ireland in some way? It’s freaky and true. Read more [ Read More ]
Check out my latest Examiner.com article on researching Irish immigration history in Philadelphia. Did you know that many Irish came to America by way of Philadelphia? Even more came in through Ellis island, but settled in Philadelphia. Read more here.